Doctrinal Mastery
What scripture reference goes with this Key phrase?
"There must be an atonement made...an infinite and eternal sacrifice."
Alma 34:9-10
What is the pattern of the Pride Cycle?
Blessing and Prosperity, Pride, Wickedness, Destruction and Suffering, Humility and Repentance, Righteousness, Blessing and Prosperity
Why does God call prophets?
To testify of Jesus Christ and reveal God's plan for His children to return to live with Him again.
What does the acronym ASK stand for?
Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge
What well-known primary song teaches about building a firm foundation?
The Wise Man and the Foolish Man
What is the key phrase for Helaman 5:12?
"It is upon the Rock of Our Redeemer...that ye must build your foundation"
What is an example of the Pride Cycle given in Helaman and/or 3 Nephi?
The people of Zarahemla are blessed and are prosperous, they become prideful and allow the influence of the Gadianton Robbers, they try to kill Samuel the Lamanite when he prophesies, When the sign is given of the Savior's birth they fall to the ground and are humbled, the people repent, are blessed and soon forget the signs and wonders.
What was Samuel the Lamanite's main message to the Nephites in Zarahemla?
To cry repentance and prophesy of the coming of Jesus Christ.
What are the three principles of ASK?
Act in Faith, Examine Concepts and Questions with an Eternal Perspective, Seek Further Understanding through Divinely Appointed Sources
Which Latter-Day prophet recently compared the Salt Lake Temple's foundation repairs to Spiritually repairing our own foundation?
President Russell M. Nelson
Amanda's parents divorced a few years ago and she's stopped coming to church. She's given into temptation a few times. She feels hopeless and alone and doesn't know where to turn to. She confides in you and asks for advice. What Doctrinal Mastery could you share with her?
Alma 7:11-13
What can we do that will help us remember the Lord and avoid Pride?
Staying close to the Lord through prayer, scripture study, and keeping our Covenants. Regular Temple attendance, and partaking of the Sacrament each week.
A huge tanker ship is just like me. If I have lots of spiritual momentum, then when a difficult time hits me, I'll be unmovable. Similarly, if I am weak like mosquito, I'll be smashed by the smallest problem.
What is Positive Spiritual Momentum?
Reframing questions is part of which principle of ASK?
Examine Concepts and Questions with an Eternal Perspective
Can you name another Book of Mormon hero who continually prepared and strengthened his cities against the attacks of his enemies?
Captain Moroni
John is a new convert and is experiencing opposition from his family who are not members. He knows the church is true and remembers how good he felt at his baptism. Yet, his family's doubting remarks are very loud. He seeks for your advice. What Doctrinal Mastery would you share with him?
Helaman 5:12
Which Latter-Day prophet gave a talk entitled "Beware of Pride"?
President Ezra Taft Benson
You've invited a friend to General Conference and he has questions about the role of a prophet. What scripture passages or stories from the Book of Mormon could you share that teach the role of a prophet?
Helaman teaching his sons Nephi and Lehi (Helaman 5)
Samuel the Lamanite prophesies (Helaman 13-15)
Nephi reveals the murderer of the chief judge through revelation (Helaman 7-9)
Nephi receives the sealing power (Helaman 10)
Choosing to trust God and turn to Him when we have questions is part of which ASK principle?
Act in Faith
Helaman taught his two sons, Nephi and Lehi, the importance of remembering. What did he want them to remember in Helaman 5:12?
That it is upon the Rock of Our Redeemer, Who is Christ, that you must build your foundation.
Tony has struggled with a weakness and given into temptation a few times. He tries to repent, but seems to keep falling. He has fallen so many times that he feels like the Savior's Atonement won't cover him anymore. What Doctrinal Mastery could you share with him?
Alma 34:9-10
According to President Benson, what is "the central feature of Pride?"
Enmity-hatred toward, hostility to, or a state of opposition.
Selfishness
I can increase my PSM by doing the following five things.
What are:
Praying often
Studying the scriptures
Pondering my patriarchal Blessing
Serving a mission
Discussing with parents or Bishop something that might be bothering me
Go to the temple
Brittany comes from a broken home and desires something better for her future family. She decides to study General Conference talks. What principle of ASK is she demonstrating.
Seek Further Understanding through Divinely Appointed Sources
What experiences show that Nephi and Lehi (Helaman's sons) had a strong foundation?
When faced with persecution and being thrown into prison, they remained faithful and true to Jesus Christ.